![]() “Making this music helped me discover a whole new world in myself.” “I found myself as an artist, and more importantly as a man through, WU2 ,” says Phew. The project is strapped with explosive features, from emerging trap star the 2-Chainz signed Skooly, who shines on the contemplative, atmospheric, string-laden standout track “Heatwave,” to labelmate Lecrae on their head-bopping “Wild N Out.” WHATUPRG, Jamie Grace, Foggie Raw and more lend their talents to WU2 ’s packed roster, wrapped together by a young artist maturing by leaps and bounds. There’s a sense of transparency that comes through in his music, a refined rawness only be gained through experience and honing your craft, leading up WU2. The young artist was instrumental in connecting contemporary trap legend Zaytoven with Reach Records co-founder Lecrae, leading to their critically acclaimed collaboration, Let the Trap Say Amen. As evidenced by his mixtapes Sunday Night (2015) and Life (2016) and his last album, What’s Understood, Phew’s got plenty of swag with the wisdom to match, a package that has brought him an incredible platform, including the 2019 season-anthem for his hometown Atlanta Falcons. “ You can’t force anybody to follow your way, but you can keep it 1000, come as you are and watch God bring them to you.They do. The story I’m telling is how I overcame my obstacles,” shares 1K Phew. My message is faith, hope and encouraging people to be their authentic self in Christ. " God gave me the swag and the sauce and I'm going to use it! I just want to share my life through this music. Recently awarded Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 37th Annual Stellar Awards for his collaborative album with Lecrae, 'No Church In A While', 1K Phew has also been nominated alongside Lecrae for a 2022 Dove Award in the categories of "Rap/Hip-Hop Album of The Year" ('No Church In A While') and "Rap/Hip-Hop Song" of the Year for " Wildin", a song on the album. He followed through with a third single, "Safe" featuring Jai’Len Josey, an introspective thank you letter to God for keeping him safe from a near death experience.įor 'AS I AM', 1K Phew invites several friends to collaborate including Jonathan McReynolds on the title track, Tye Tribbett on "Baptize", WHATUPRG on "Father Abraham", 1K Pson on "Church House Trap House", Jai'Len Josey on "Safe", Aha Gazelle on "Speed Racer", and Trip Lee & Lecrae on "Amen Again". ![]() His previously released singles and videos from the album, “The Offering” and “Church House Trap House”, speak directly to his experiences growing up holy yet in the hood! ![]() It was during the pandemic that I personally grew closer to God and found him for myself! 'AS I AM' is about me coming as I am, flawed and imperfect and being accepted by God." Although I went to church all my life, I thought I could do everything without God. " I grew up in the church, but was lured into the streets. ![]() " A lot of people think you got to put on for the church and even for the streets, but you can really come as you are," he explains. The album's theme, come as you are, imparts an important message that is sure to resonate with people who know God, but feel trapped in the streets.ġK Phew is intentional about creating music that the holy yet hood can relate to.įor 1K Phew, it's about keeping it more than 100, but 1000! Reach Records' award-winning artist, 1K Phew, has released his first official solo album, 'AS I AM'! 1K Phew releases first official solo album, 'AS I AM'.
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